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Experienced UX Designer with a firm understanding of accessibility standards and the Agile workflow. Proven track record of leading UX initiatives and implementing effective design solutions.

B.S. Multimedia Design and Development - DeVry University

Designing Complex Apps for Specialized Domains (Nielsen Norman Group NN/g) - 2024

Processes User Experience and Research with Expert Users, Agile Scrum

Programs Figma, JIRA, Asana, Adobe Creative Suite

Industry Standards WCAG Accessibility Compliance, Section 508 compliance

Languages HTML5, CSS3

Senior UX Designer, Wiland, Inc.; Niwot, CO – 2024 - present

  • Led the implementation of a new UX standard across the company's intranet, enhancing user experience and reducing support issues by 10%.

  • Developed and maintained a comprehensive component library, optimizing the design process and reducing sprint rollover by 15%.

  • Collaborated with product managers and engineers to drive business solutions, leading to a 25% increase in feature adoption rates by increasing user involvement and implementing workshops.

  • Presented design concepts and gathered feedback from stakeholders, ensuring alignment with user needs and business objectives.

UX Designer II, Wiland, Inc.; Niwot, CO – 2021 - 2023

  • Lead the implementation of a new UX standard across the company’s intranet.

  • Developed and managed a comprehensive component library, streamlining the design process and reducing sprint rollover by 15%.

  • Collaborated closely with product owners and scrum masters to prioritize UX enhancements, resulting in a 10% decrease in user-reported issues and a 25% increase in feature adoption rates.

  • Directed UX across multiple development teams, working directly with Product Owners and Scrum Masters to ensure alignment with project objectives.

UX Designer, Estus Digital; Windsor, CO – Jun 2020 - Feb 2021

  • Advocated for and implemented accessibility standards in client projects, resulting in improved usability and compliance with WCAG 2.0 Level AA and Section 508 guidelines, leading to a 30% decrease in support tickets generated by users.

  • Presented design concepts and rationale to stakeholders.

  • Developed wireframes and user workflows for high-profile client websites, resulting in improved conversion rates and user engagement metrics.

Web Designer, Colorado State University; Fort Collins, CO – 2019 - Jun 2020

  • Conducted website accessibility audits, ensuring compliance with WCAG 2.0 Level AA and Section 508 standards.

  • Designed website workflows based on user personas and data analysis, resulting in increased user engagement and task completion rates.

  • Provided training to site managers on maintaining accessibility and brand consistency.

Web Designer and Developer, ALC Marketing + Design Co.; Windsor, CO – 2012 - Jun 2020

  • Managed campaigns across platforms with strict attention to brand architecture for multiple businesses in Windsor, CO, Lafayette, CO, and Ramona, CA

  • Designed logos, brand suites, and marketing collateral for the businesses utilizing the Adobe Creative Suite, WordPress, Webflow, SquareSpace, and various other tools.

  • Built the websites to the client’s specific business needs and the needs of their audiences to increase conversion rates.

  • Managed the website presence, marketing, and maintenance over time.